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what are the clinical signs of oropharyngeal disease?

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drooling saliva (+/- blood)
halitosis
dysphagia
odynophagia

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what is ptyalism?

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overproduction of saliva

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what may ptyalism be due to?

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painful or diseased area of the mouth

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4
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what is pseudoptyalism?

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normal amount of saliva produced but it is leaving the mouth rather than being swallowed

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what are the non-oral causes of drooling/salivation?

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nausea
mediaction
liver disease

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what are the main causes of halitosis?

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dental disease

oral and non-oral causes (e.g. lung infection or anal sac disease)

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what is dysphagia?

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difficulty eating or swallowing

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what is odynophagia?

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pain on swallowing

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9
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what is involved in the investigation of oral disease?

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physical exam (sedation or GA may be needed)
radiographs
minimum database 
FNA and/or biopsy
special tests
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10
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what must be considered about type and use of sedation/GA when patients have oral disease?

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how feasible is intubation

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11
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what may you be looking for in the mouth of a patient with suspected oropharyngeal issues?

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oropharyngeal foreign bodies
oral ulceration
oropharyngeal inflammatory disease

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12
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define chelitis

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inflammation of the lips

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13
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define glossitis

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inflammation of the tongue

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14
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define gingivitis

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inflammation of the gums

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15
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define stomatitis

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inflammation of the oral mucosa

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16
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define gingivostomatitis

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inflammation of the gums and oral mucosa

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17
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what oropharyngeal neoplasia is seen in dogs?

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benign and malignant

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18
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what oropharyngeal neoplasia is seen in cats?

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almost all melignant

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19
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what is an example of a benign tumor?

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epulis

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what are examples of malignant oropharyngeal tumors?

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squamous cell carcinoma
malignant melanoma
sarcomas

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where may malignant tumors have effect?

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locally invasive

metastatic (LN and lungs)

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22
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how is oropharyngeal disease treated?

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depends on underlying cause

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how is oropharyngeal neoplasia treated?

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surgery

cryosurgery, radiation, chemotherapy

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24
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how is oropharyngeal foreign body treated?

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remove

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25
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how is oropharyngeal trauma treated?

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wound management

surgery

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26
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how is oropharyngeal inflammation treated?

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anti-inflammatories

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27
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how is oropharyngeal bacterial infection treated?

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antibiotics

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28
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what are the main nursing considerations for oral disease?

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analgesia
nutritional considerations (oral with soft food or bypass/tube feeding)
barrier nursing if needed

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29
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what analgesia may be given to oral patients?

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opioids

NSAIDs - if eating

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30
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what has an important role in any oral disease?

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oral hygiene

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31
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what can poor oral / dental hygiene lead to?

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causative of infections

source of ongoing bacteria/oropharyngeal inflammation or infection

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32
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how can oral hygiene be maintained?

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oral rinses
tooth brushing
cat and dog specific enzymatic tooth paste
+/- dental extractions

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what is key about the oral hygiene of anorexic or ventilated patients?

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mm will be dry to reduced production of saliva (either through not eating or unconsciousness) - saliva has protective antimicrobial functions so infection is a risk

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34
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define dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

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35
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define odynophagia

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swallowing pain

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36
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define regurgitation

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passive return of food/water or saliva

37
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where is the problem located if dysphagia is seen?

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oropharyngeal (occasionally oesophageal)

38
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where is the problem located if odynophagia is seen?

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oropharyngeal and oesophageal

39
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where is the problem located if regurgitation is seen?

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oesophageal

40
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what is regurgitation a hallmark of?

A

oesophageal disease

41
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define vomiting

A

active forceful, reflex ejection of gastric and upper intestinal content following stimulation of a neural reflex that has synaptic centres in the brainstem

42
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is vomiting a sign or a diagnosis?

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sign

43
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what may vomiting be due to?

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GI or extra-GI disease

44
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what will change depending on whether regurgitation or vomiting is present?

A

investigations

45
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when may regurgitation occur?

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immediate or delayed

46
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what will products of regurgitation look like?

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undigested food

+/- mucous or saliva covering

47
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what is the pH of regurgitated material?

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neutral as no stomach acid

48
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when my fresh blood be seen in regurgitated material?

A

if ulceration present

49
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is regurgitated material solid or liquid?

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either

50
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is it possible to tell the difference between vomit and regurgitated material just by looking at it?

A

no - need to see the process happening to know

51
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what are the secondary problems and complications associated with regurgitation?

A 
malnutrition 
dehydration
anorexia or perceived polyphagia
reflux pharyngitis or rhinitis
aspiration pneumonia
swallowing pain
52
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what is polyphagia?

A

excessive appetite

53
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what is reflux pharyngitis / rhinitis caused by?

A

regurgitation up into nose

54
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what is the sign of reflux pharyngitis / rhinitis?

A

nasal discharge

55
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what are the main signs of aspiration pneumonia?

A

cough
dyspnoea
pyrexia

56
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how is oesophageal disease investigated?

A

physical exam
chest x rays (+/- fluoroscopy)
laboratory tests (haem and biochem)
oesophagoscopy

57
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under what level of sedation must chest x rays be performed?

A

conscious so that oesophagus does not collapse and reflux risk is reduced

58
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what are the main pathophysiologies associated with oesophageal disease?

A

megaoesophagus
oesophagitis
oesophageal obstruction

59
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what are the types of oesophageal obstruction?

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complete or partial
intraluminal or intramural
extraluminal

60
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what is intraluminal oesophageal obstruction?

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something in the lumen of the oesophagus

61
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what is intramural oesophageal obstruction?

A

growth from oesophageal wall which reduces patancy

62
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what is extraluminal oesophageal obstruction?

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something outside of the oesophagus which is compressing it

63
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what is mega oesophagus?

A

oesophageal dilation / dysfunction due to weakened muscles

64
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what are the two types of megaoesophagus?

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generalised (whole oesophagus)

focal dilation

65
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what are the causes of megaoesophagus?

A 
idiopathic
myasthenia gravis (localised or systemic signs)
66
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what is vascular ring anomaly?

A

ligament tethers oesophagus and makes it difficult for food to pass the heart apex leading it to build up

67
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how is megaoesophagus treated?

A

idiopathic - no cure, supportive therapy
myasthenia gravis - drugs to aid transmission of nerve impulses
vascular ring anomaly - surgery to cut ligament tethering oesophagus
nursing care to manage impact of oesophageal dysfunction

68
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what is involved in the nursing management of megaoesophagus?

A

postural feeding to use gravity to help function

textured food is less likely to be regurgitated

69
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how can postural feeding for megaoesophagus be managed?

A

stairs or worktop

bailey chair is specifically designed to support

70
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what are the main complications of megaoesophagus?

A

aspiration pneumonia

loss of bodyweight and condition

71
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how is aspiration pneumonia treated?

A

IV antibiotics and O2 therapy

72
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what type of studies should be avoided in patients with oropharyngeal issues?

A

barium - may be aspirated and cause serious lung damage

73
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what is oesophagitis?

A

oesophageal inflammation

74
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what is oesophagitis caused by?

A

ingestion of caustics, hot liquids or foods, foreign bodies, irritants (e.g. doxycycline)
gastro oesophageal reflux
persistent vomiting

75
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what may oesophagitis lead to?

A

oesophageal strictures

76
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what are the causes of gastro-oesophageal reflux?

A

anaesthesia
persistent vomiting
hiatal hernia
GERD - heart burn (spontaneous)

77
Q

what factors may predispose GERD - spontaneous reflux?

A

obesity

BOAS

78
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what happens during gastro-oesophageal reflux?

A

reflux of gastric acids and enzymes leading to inflammation

79
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what are the signs of oesophagitis?

A 
regurgitation
hypersalivatin
anorexia
pain
weight loss
80
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how is oesophagitis managed?

A

oesophageal rest (starve or gastrotomy feeding)
analgesia (topical or systemic)
liquid antacid gels or coating agents
acid blockers (omeprazole)
drugs to reduce further reflux by closing sphincter

81
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what diet should oesophagitis patients be fed?

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low fat - fat slow gastric emptying

82
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where can oesophageal foreign bodies be lodged?

A

anywhere in the oesophagus

83
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what are the signs of oesophageal foreign body?

A

obstruction
regurgitation
may be able to drink

84
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what diets pose a risk of oesophageal foreign body?

A

raw or bone feeding

85
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how are oesophageal foreign bodies removed?

A

endoscopically
fluroscopically
may need surgery (perf?)

86
Q

what is the cause of oesophageal stricture?

A

fibrosis after severe ulceration of mucosa

87
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how can oesophageal stricture be treated?

A

re-stretch oesophagus using balloon

88
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why is surgery not an option to treat oesophageal stricture?

A

surgery likely to cause further stricture

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